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• Fwd: Re: Mexico and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - HAP
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 05:29:33 -0500
  ...On another trip my new (remanufactured) NAPA clutch disc disintegrated about 30 miles from a dealer, or any repair shop. A phome call got...
• Re: Pilot bearing grease type
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:28:39 -0700
  ...bearing grease will get hot and then fly out > > onto your clutch > > > disc. > > > Bosch grease won't do this. > > > > I can attest to this...
• Re: Shift but no go - Update - CV bolts go wheeeeeeeeee!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Sat, 28 Oct 2017 09:40:23 -0400
  ...Shift but no go Of the fast with no warning failures the usual suspects are the CV joints or an axle, the clutch disc...
• Re: Blasphemy, tires, and handling.
  Historical mailing list - leo mulvihill
  Sat, 15 Apr 1995 22:20:42 -0400 (EDT)
  ...an Audi 100 with the inboard disc brakes > For what it costs to replace the Chrysler's clutch, I can replace the entire One...
• LOCK-RIGHT locking diffs
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 03 Sep 1996 20:48:36 -0400
  ...this to be some sort of friction clutch mechanism, but not like the factory multi-disc clutch unit, nor like modern Torsen or Quaife...
• AC relay question
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:33:06 -0800
  ...First test I did was to put 12v to the compressor clutch while disconnected and it works. The compressor shaft turns with clutch engaged...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 May 2021 13:26:09 -0700
  ...Hence the no clutch action. >> > > -- > Neil n > > VE7TBN > > 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl...
• > parts for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 14:37:56 -0600
  ...off a '90) engine mount (from a '90, metal bar that supports engine) 1 winter tire (studded, like new) clutch disc (new, never used...
• vacuum servo question
  Historical mailing list - Craig
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 20:57:12 -0700
  Hello all, I can't STOP buying new components for my braking system on my 81 van with a hydraulic clutch. Ok, I have...
• Re: leaking brake reservoir?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 15:37:04 -0600
  My bet would be one of the master cylinders, probably clutch. Could be the reservoir, the master cylinder or the clutch master cylinder (if...
• Re: Clutch slave cylinder leak - 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Jan 97 18:38:56 -0800
  ...12/25/96 10:40 PM Vanatics, Today I discovered a hydraulic fluid leak from the clutch slave cylinder on my 1987 Syncro. Normally...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:15:22 -0800
  ...Vanagon clutches are some of the longest lasting clutches anywhere. I wouldn't worry about the disc very much ....they seem to last really...
• Re: F$&#$*& Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 18 May 2003 19:43:29 -0500
  ...clutch went bad a few weeks ago and I'm finally getting around to it. Anyhow, I've got the engine and transmission disconnected...
• Re: Gas Filler Line in your Fill Tube while driving
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:03:41 -0500
  This thread reminds me of automatic transmissions, electronic climate controls, parking assistants, clutch-controlled ignition cutoffs, and all those other electronic babysitters that have...
• Re: Clutch Revisited w/ pics I hope
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:35:54 -0500
  ...But it is discolored. It > > looks in fact like the flywheel. > > > > Flywheel (see picture) There is no scoring per say, but a lot of...
• AC converted to 134
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 08:31:36 -0700
  Oh, I forgot to mention that sometimes when I push in the clutch pedal in when coming to a stop, the engine will die...
• Re: Pilot bearing grease type
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:02:06 -0400
  ...bearing grease will get hot and then fly out >>> >>> >>onto your clutch >> >> >>>disc. >>>Bosch grease won't do this. >>> >>> >>I can attest to this...
• Re: Leaking Clutch Master Cylinder Help Needed/Hoe to change it.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 20:38:03 -0500
  ...It appears that the clutch master cylinder is leaking quite a lot and needs a new cylinder or new seals. [Late news: I discovered...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 May 2021 16:12:35 -0700
  ...Discovered my clutch failure reason. > > Oh Neil, you’re as bad as me :-) > > Nope, bug arm has splines in diff place. > > I’ll find...
• Re: Clutch - revisited - Shim question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:37:19 -0700
  ...Clutch - revisited - Shim question > > Scott, > > If one really needs this part (I don't believe I have one, but am not > sure) > how can...
• Advice needed:4 spd. transmission questions-Vanagon Air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Lon Herman
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 11:13:07 -0400 (EDT)
  My Vanagon tranny has a bad input shaft, discovered when we pulled it to replace the clutch. It is not really badly banged up...
• 4 speed intermitant problem
  Historical mailing list - Christensen
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 20:14:48 -0500
  ...I did notice that the clutch didn't seem to disengage when I pushed it in, then the problem went away as I got...
• Re: 91 Westy - Mysterious Clutch/Transmission Problem Clutch driven, (Slave) cylinders.
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Tue, 5 May 2015 09:48:46 -0700
  ...If the cylinder in fact did not have sufficient stroke or when the fork bends-breaks, or the clutch disc falls apart and spreads...
• Help unusual? bucking
  Historical mailing list - CHRISTOPHER FRYER
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 17:25:36 EDT
  ...i just had my driveshaft joints replaced, new clutch, new exhaust (disconnecting o2 sensor does nothing to help) and had a minor tune up...
• Re: '82 Diesel -Curious noise
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 07:36:18 -0500
  ...discs. This is not the problem though. The noise seems to occur when i downshift or take van out of gear with clutch in...
• Two Down, One To Go, Snow On the Way...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Kurtz
  Sun, 17 Dec 1995 22:51:28 -0600 (CST)
  ...The Bugs still runs, so I will let it alone and tackle the 70 Bus clutch tomorrow. I did the 71 Westy outside, except...
• Re: Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 16:30:26 -0500
  ...The tranny seal can leak without much oil getting into the clutch disc. > The release bearing operating sleeve is designed to catch leaking tranny...
• These Strange Days...
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 14:52:45 -0400
  ...That guy from the "old folks home" mentioned casually about disconnecting the neg strap from the battery, of course I know better????. Well, yesterday...
• Re: Vanagon/Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 3 Jan 2018 20:17:59 -0600
  ...discussion is quite long, but from what I recall you'd > need the reverse R&P, modified linkage + custom linkage parts, Small > Car clutch...
• Clutch replacement report - longish
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 11:58:12 -0800
  ...The clutch disc looked like it still had lots of �meat� on it. Mmm, I guess the clutch had been replaced by the PO...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Transmission Removal Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:49:45 -0800
  ...Hardest part of all is the clutch > slave. Don't disconnect the hydraulic line. But you'll be cursing the > access > to the nut...
• Re: Help ASAP, Stranded, Need clutch advise....
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 01:19:56 -0500
  ...this has come in handy on many a broken clutch cable and the failed slave cylinder on a BMW 2002 way back in 75...
• Re: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:23:25 -0700
  ...and not getting the >> splines >> to engage ....the splines of the clutch disc got damaged a little....so >> they >> could never engage. Solution was...
• Re: UPDATE - Re: urgent "shifting problem" -problem WORSE
  Historical mailing list - David Most
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 17:07:50 -0500
  ...So far, I have a couple of votes for clutch plate/disc and a couple of votes for a cylinder. Is there any way...
• Diesel Vanagon conversion parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - david hardy
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:15:39 -0600
  ...with 1 mount. - bellhousing - good shape - rebuilt vanagon diesel starter, never installed - clutch plate and disc - good shape I'd like to get $350...
• 84 GL 4 speed transmission
  Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 15:38:53 PST
  ...tranny with the linkage disconnected. Reverse, 3rd, & 4th are fine. Interesting enough I have just replaced my leaking clutch slave cylinder which was causing...
• Re: The Clutch Eater
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 02 Apr 1996 10:10:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...bearing). >Screeching on acceleration? Clutch is slipping, how much did the PO skim >the flywheel? :( . Ask Kennedy about their disc choices, you may need...
• toy bus, disconnecting shift linkage for engine swap
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 15:43:47 -0700
  ...just getting mentally set for that engine swap from the 73 bus to the 74 and vice versa...do i need to disconnect the...
• Re: Warning:To Syncro owners
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Aug 1996 11:25:32 -0300 (ADT)
  ...I'm guessing the clutch disc had a lot of cracks in it, and finally let go at higher but normal RPMs. If you...
• Re: Difficulty / time to replace clutch - 1991 Westfalia 2WD
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:35:53 -0700
  ...supported on TrayJack,, That sometimes is a big help ~ Do Replace > Clutch Disc, ThrowOut Bearing, Pilot Bearing, Trany Front Seal & Eng Rear Main Seal...
• Brake Problem....on '84
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 20:59:39 -0400
  ...Have applied pressure to the system, push in clutch and can feel pressure drop. Troubleshot: Readjusted rear brakes and rebled system Suspect: Master Cylinder...
• Re: clutch replacement - anything else while I'm in there?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 20:48:59 -0800
  ...want to consider flushing clutch and brakes if you haven't done it for 2 years or more. (although disconnecting hydaulic line is not...
• Re: Transmission QuickChange
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:06:56 -0400
  ...Transmission QuickChange > > > Oh! I just went out and pulled my spare transmissions from my parts pile. >> I forgot completely about the clutch, the starter...
• Other stuff to check for rust-out (was Coolant pipes replacement)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:11:58 -0400
  ...My westy came already retrofitted with the non-metallic coolant pipes, but my factory P/S and clutch lines have both rusted through... I...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Mon, 24 May 2021 13:56:20 -0700
  > Otherwise it’s a weld up and remachine. I suppose that’s possible but not my > dream option :-) but but but, you could re...
• Re: VANAGON digest 869
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Mar 96 11:02:01 PST
  ...Check for any vacuum lines that are disconnected. Jack '73 Westfalia ('78 motor) Costa Mesa, CA *** Friends don't let friends lower VW busses! ***
• Re: in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:52:39 +1300
  ...to put a clutch in it but once >I got started I found that the PO had installed a quick disconnect plug on >the...
• Re: Now a new problem....leaky power steering rack...
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 01:14:29 -0400
  ...Don't keep the clutch pedal depressed while sitting at a light, stopped, etc....put it in neutral and let the clutch out. Don...
• Eurovan A/C Nightmare
  Historical mailing list - Tony Treace
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 11:21:38 -0700
  ...The A/C compressor > clutch is charred and the compressor will not turn. I disconnect the > wires to the compressor clutch to prevent accidental...
• Re: master cylinder, where is it
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 May 2003 11:05:31 -0500
  ...To change the clutch master you do not have to remove the hose from the fluid tank, but you will need to disconnect it...
• Re: More Clutch Less Ramps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:15:26 -0700
  ...and a good synthetic general purpose grease on the pilot bearing, and the tiniest dab on the clutch disc splines. In case you haven...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Transmission Removal Advice?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:01:14 -0500
  ...Hardest part of all is >> the clutch slave. Don't disconnect the hydraulic line. But you'll be cursing >> the access to the nut...
• Re: Brakes Stuck.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:06:50 -0500
  ...The brake light remained on after the parking brake was freed and i discovered it was low on brake fluid. A leak will have...
• Re: Smooth Gear Change
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 11 May 2009 09:44:52 -0700
  ...If you cannot access the disclaimer, please obtain a copy thereof from us by sending an email to: disclaimer@investec.co.za
• Re: interesting idle issue
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 17:35:29 EST
  ...clutch with the car in gear while applying the brakes. If that is kosher, try running without the idle stabilizer controller signal conductor disconnected...
• 1981 Vanagon Clutch Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:48:20 -0400
  I’ve just completed the replacement of the master and slave cylinders of my 1981 Vanagon clutch and thought I would share some notes...
• 2.3 stuff
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 20:06:22 -0400
  ...Called KEP and ordered up a stage 2 pplate and stock clutch disc. Hobart said this will hold 220 ft-lbs, so should be...
• Q: AC modification
  Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 09:42:56 -0700
  ...Due to the large volume of air between the AC discharge and the front of the vehicle the coolness of the AC often does...
• After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
  Historical mailing list - bemba
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 23:47:50 -0800
  ...The clutch does not disengage fully, can't seem to be able to disconnect the motor from the trans, in other words, maybe my...
• Re: My new 5-min webpage
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Tue, 25 May 1999 14:14:38 -0700
  ...This allows the friction disc to float and work properly. If not done, the clutch will drag and cause lousiness in the shifting, especially...